Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faced backlash on social media after attributing blame to President Trump for the Mexican Navy ship Cuauhtémoc's tragic accident at the Brooklyn Bridge. The ship's masts struck the bridge, resulting in two casualties. Schumer criticized the Trump administration's hiring freeze at the Coast Guard, arguing it compromised maritime safety and security. He stressed the importance of maintaining infrastructural integrity for economic stability, while conservatives deemed his comments as politically motivated and unfounded. The incident sparked widespread debate over accountability and safety measures for crucial transport routes.
Schumer claimed that the hiring freeze at the Coast Guard could have impeded its Vehicle Traffic System, affecting potential response to accidents like the Brooklyn Bridge incident.
In a released statement, Schumer emphasized the critical role of bridges for commerce and emergency response, mentioning the potential consequences of compromised bridge safety.
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